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Rally II wheel interchange for JY code
Any idea whether or not other 5x5 Rally II wheels will fit a 1971 Grandville with front disc brakes? Been looking all over for the original JY code Rallys with no luck. Really just want a good fit, not originals.
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I have used various different codes on my 70 Bonneville with disk brakes, with no issues. I'm not positive, but I think all the 5X5 15" Rally II's have the same back spacing and will fit. There are a few, hard to find 5X5 15" that are 7" wide instead of the much more common 6" wide. I think they were mostly on station wagon or trailer towing packages.
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Thanks
That explains a lot. I know they had ambulance and hearse applications that year as well.
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Another thing to keep in mind is that not all of the 5x5, 15x6" wheels were created the same. Some had a smaller diameter center (if memory serves, they're JU code from 69-70 big cars) and they don't look the same externally when side by side with other 5x5 wheels.
This summer, I sourced 4 5x5, 15x6" Rally II's for my 74 Bonne, and I ended up with two KY and two HY code wheels. They match up nicely on all measurements, and they're listed for 73-76 big cars. No clearance issues with the big discs on my car either. Lastly, the 5x5, 15x7" Rally II's were supposedly on 77-81 big cars, and carry the HH or KD code from what info I have. Hope this helps. Good luck finding a set! They really make the look of the B-bodies IMO. :) |
I think the 69-70 used the large centers. Using a smaller center from a 14 inch wheel would mean 4 3/4 bolt circle, which would fit A and F body cars.
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71-76 rally 2's off of a fullsize pontiac (5x5) will work on the 71. 71-2's full size rallies look a little different, more like a 1969 70 raLLy. but they will all work. drum brake fullsixe rally 2's off of 67-70 will not work for you, but 71-76 would work on 67-70 drum brake cars...
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I haven't looked it up, but I think 70 switched to JY mid year. I have a bunch of different 5X5 15" and they all appear the same to me, except for 2 that don't have the 3 cut outs where the center cap goes. I don't recall the code, but I think they are later model wheels. There is also a slight ridge under the trim ring, and the ring fits slightly differently. If I didn't point it out, most people would never see any difference, because it is slight. I used them on the rear, because the only way to attach the center cap was with the plate and center screw, which would hit the bearing cap in the front.
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According to the 1970 Pontiac Parts Manual I have, the 1969/1970 B body Rally Wheel is code JJ. My broadcast sheet, list the Rally II's for my 70 Bonneville as JU, so I guess that was the mid-year change. The 1968 B body Rally II wheel was 14 X6 and was code JB, and I think they were still 5X5, but in 14".
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Here is a link for various Pontiac wheels. It is not complete, and there are a few corrections needed, but it is still a good guide
http://www.pontiacserver.com/wheels.html |
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